BF684W - Scale TANITA - Free user manual and instructions

Technical Features	Impedance scale with BIA technology (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis)
Maximum Capacity	150 kg
Accuracy	100 g
Display	Backlit LCD screen
Body Measurements	Weighs, analyzes body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, hydration level
Usage	Home use, ideal for monitoring body composition
Power Supply	Batteries (included)
Dimensions	30 x 30 x 2.5 cm
Weight	1.5 kg
Maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth, avoid abrasive products
Safety	Do not use on slippery surfaces, do not exceed maximum capacity
General Information	2-year warranty, CE certified product

Frequently Asked Questions - BF684W TANITA

Why won\u0027t the TANITA BF684W scale turn on?

Make sure the batteries are correctly inserted and not depleted. Try replacing the batteries with new ones.

How do I reset my TANITA BF684W scale?

To reset the scale, remove the batteries, wait 1 minute, then reinsert them. This should reset the settings.

Why do my weight measurements vary each time?

Variations may be due to the surface on which the scale is placed. Make sure it is on a flat, hard surface.

How do I change the measurement units on the TANITA BF684W?

To change units, press the \"Units\" button located on the scale until the desired unit appears.

What should I do if the scale displays an error message?

Check that the scale is on a flat surface and that you are standing correctly. If the problem persists, consult the user manual.

Does the TANITA BF684W scale measure body fat?

Yes, the TANITA BF684W is designed to measure weight and body composition, including body fat percentage.

How do I clean my TANITA BF684W scale?

Use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the surface of the scale. Avoid harsh chemicals.

Can I use the TANITA BF684W scale on a carpet?

It is recommended to use the scale on a hard, flat surface for accurate measurements. Avoid carpets.

How do I save measurement data on the TANITA BF684W?

Make sure to follow the instructions to save your data in the scale\u0027s memory, if applicable. See the manual for details.

Is the TANITA BF684W scale waterproof?

No, the TANITA BF684W is not waterproof. Avoid any contact with water to preserve its functionality.

USER MANUAL BF684W TANITA

Body Fat Monitor/Scale

Model: BF-684W

EN Instruction Manual

Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

FR Mode d'emploi

EN Table of Contents

Introduction 1
Features and functions 1
Preparations before use 2
Getting accurate readings 2
Automatic shut-down function 2
Switching the weight mode 3
Setting and storing personal data in memory 3
Taking body composition readings. 4
Programming the guest mode 5
Taking weight measurement only 5
Trouble shooting 5

FR Table des matieres

Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This monitor is one in a wide range of home healthcare products produced by Tanita.

This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features.

Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our website www.tanita.com.

Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.

All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.

Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Persons with implanted electronic medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature on this Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This Body Fat Monitor/Scale passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker.

Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other function are not intended for pregnant women.

Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.

Recorded data may be lost if the monitor is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by the monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.

Tanita defines "athlete" as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita's athlete definition includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week. The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data.

Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or overhydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Measuring Platform
Accessories

8. AA-Size Batteries (4)

3. Heel Electrodes

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated.

Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

Please note that the included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.

Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps.
• Do not step on the platform when wet.
• Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

Heels centered on electrodes

Toes may overhang measuring platform

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform.

Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don't worry if your feet appear too large for the unit accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform. It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.

While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shutdown function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds.
• depending upon the type of operation.
• If an extreme weight is applied to the platform.
• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.
  After you have completed the measuring process.
  Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from "Setting and Storing Personal Data in Memory" (p.3).

SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE Note: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch

You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.

Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches.

Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres.

lb (pounds)

kg (kilograms)

st-lb (stone pounds)

SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode. The monitor can store personal details for up to 2 people.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1&2) will be displayed, and the display will flash.

Note: If you don't operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically.

Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the Weight-Only Key (△) to force quit.

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

3. Set Age

The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

4. Select Female or Male

Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ), Female/Athlete ( / ) and Male/Athlete ( / ) settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5^7.0'' (170cm) (range of user is from 3'4.0'' - 7'3.0'' or 100cm -220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height, etc.) three times to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically.

TAKING BODY COMPOSITION READINGS

1. Select Personal Key and Step On

Press your pre-programmed Personal key. (Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show "Error".) The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed date. The unit will beep again and the display will show "0.0". Now step onto the platform.

Note: If you step onto the platform before "0.0" appears the display will show "Error" and you will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 30 seconds after "0.0" appears, the power is shut-off automatically.

2. Get Your Readings: Auto Display Process

After the measurement is taken, readings will be automatically displayed in the order listed below.

An icon will light up for each result reading being displayed.

After the last result reading is displayed, the weight reading will again appear, then the unit will automatically shut off.

At anytime during and after the "Auto Display Process", the user may use the / buttons to scroll thru the different results.

For advanced scrolling, the user may press and hold / button.

Upon reading the desired readings, release the button to view the result, readings will appear for 30 seconds before the unit automatically shuts off.

Note: For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range Indicator).

3. Recall Function

To obtain previous reading press SET button while the readings are being displayed.

The following result of previous readings will be displayed by using the / buttons.

Weight
- Body Fat %
Total Body Water %

Press SET button again to go back to the current result display.

Note: For children (age 7-17), the unit will only display the Weight and the Body Fat % (it will not display the Healthy Range Indicator).

PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

Guest mode allows you to program the unit for a one-time use without resetting a Personal data number.

Press button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Female or Male, and Specify Height.

Note: If you step onto the platform before "0.0" appears the display will show "Error" and you will not obtain a reading.

Select Weight-Only Key

Press the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds, "0.0" will appear in the display and the unit will beep. When "0.0" appears in the display, step onto the platform. The body weight value will appear. If you remain on the platform, the display will flash for about 30 seconds, and then the power will automatically turn off.

If you step off the platform, the weight will continue to show for about 5 seconds, then "0.0" will appear and the unit will shut off automatically.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

If the following problems occur ...then...

• A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb.
  Refer to Switching the Weight Mode on p.3.
• "Lo" appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears.

Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries. Note:Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.

• "Error" appears while measuring.

Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.

The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.

The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75% , readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

• The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or "-----" appears after the weight is measured.

Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.3.

Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the measuring platform.

• "OL" appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

Weight Capacity

440lb (200kg) (31st 6lb)

Weight Increments

0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb)

Body Fat Increments

0.1%

Total body water

0.1%

Personal Data

2 memories

Power Supply

4 AA batteries (included)

Power Consumption

100 mA maximum

Measuring Current

50 kHz, 500 μA

Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

st-lb (Stone Pounds)

REGLAGE ET ENREGISTREMENT DES DONNÉES PERSONNELLES EN MÉMOIRE

To obtain previous reading press SET button while the readings is being displayed.

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TANITA Corporation

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Tokyo, Japan 174-8630

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